ESL Listening Lesson Strategies

Jackie from eslactivity.org explains how to plan an ESL listening lesson in five steps: setting context, pre-listening tasks, gist listening, detailed listening, and post-listening activities. She provides examples and suggests using her book for more ideas.

What is the first step in planning an ESL listening lesson?

• Gist listening

• Pre-listening task

• Detailed listening

• Setting the context

How can students activate their prior knowledge about a topic?

• By writing an essay

• By talking to their partner

• By watching a video

• By reading a book

What is a suggested activity for setting the context?

• Drawing a picture

• Solving math problems

• Discussing a Christmas memory

• Singing a song

What is the purpose of a pre-listening task?

• To test students' memory

• To introduce new vocabulary

• To practice speaking skills

• To improve writing skills

Which activity can be used as a pre-listening task?

• Reading a novel

• Watching a movie

• Listening to music

• Prediction activity

What is the focus of gist listening?

• Improving pronunciation

• Learning new vocabulary

• Grasping the main idea

• Understanding every word

What type of questions are used in gist listening?

• Multiple choice

• True or false

• Essay questions

• Fill in the blanks

What should students do after listening for gist?

• Write a summary

• Compare answers with partners

• Draw a diagram

• Take a quiz

What is the purpose of detailed listening?

• To learn grammar

• To practice writing

• To answer comprehension questions

• To improve speaking skills

What should students do before listening in detail?

• Draw a picture

• Write an essay

• Sing a song

• Read the questions